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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.76, 1,532.63 and 291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.76, 1,532.63 and 291.33 is: 436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.76 : 1,532.63 = 291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.76/1,532.63 = 291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.76x = 1,532.63 × 291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.76x = 446,499.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,499.64/1,021.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.99

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